Median DOL Salary
$85,825
Total DOL Filings
274
Companies Hiring
99
Cost of Living Index
91.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Lake Charles, LA$85,825
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Lake Charles, LA is 40.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Lake Charles
Highest-Paying Occupations in Lake Charles
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | -11.4% | 16 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $73,727 | -35.4% | 8 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,000 | -42.9% | 5 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $47,900 | -19.3% | 18 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $43,297 | -18.5% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $41,673 | -40.1% | 14 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Louisiana
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Louisiana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $225,440 | 890 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $212,890 | N/A |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $203,740 | 1,000 |
| Dentists, General | $179,600 | 1,140 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,840 | 1,390 |
| Podiatrists | $167,000 | 90 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,600 | N/A |
| Petroleum Engineers | $134,630 | 920 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $133,050 | 2,360 |
| Chemical Engineers | $131,180 | 780 |
Salary Trend in Lake Charles, LA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Lake Charles, LA has a cost of living index of 91.3, which is 8.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,529 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | $98,576 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $73,727 | $80,753 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,000 | $77,766 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $47,900 | $52,464 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $43,297 | $47,423 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Lake Charles, LA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Lake Charles, LA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.